by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public health from USD. This makes it the #220 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
USD does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at USD make a median salary of $54,328. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from USD in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 166 |
| Nursing | 163 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 94 |
| Medicine | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.